Dr. Wintley Phipps was found singing "Amazing grace!" at the 56th National Prayer Service that was held at 10 am ET on 21st January, 2009 at the National Cathedral.

The initial sermon was given out by General Minister and President of the Christian Church namely Sharon E. Watkins. Wintley Augustus Phipps was born in the year 1955 in Trinidad and Tobago. Phipps is positioned as the Seventh-day Adventist minister, as well as popular vocal artist. Phipps also turned up in the form of pioneering designer of extraordinary projects like the US Dream Academy.